Submarine Signal Building
West End, Boston, MA.
I am not sure which function exactly this building served in its time, but given the name ‘Submarine Signal Building’ I had to think about Kerouac going to Greenland on the SS Dorchester in 1942 and his fear of being hit by a Torpedo fired from a German submarine (as described in ‘Vanity Of Dulouz’), when I saw it.
Retracing Jack Kerouac 
Where in the West End is this?
Thanks for stopping by, Stephanie. it’s close to North Station, next to Charles River Basin. Not 100% sure, but it’s either on the corner Beverly Street or North Washington/Charlestown Bridge (I think it was the latter). Anyway next to Charles River. If you check on Google Maps, it’s marked with ‘Equal Exchange Cafe’.
My father-in-law worked for Submarine Signal. I am interested in anything having to do with the building, and with the company.
My Grand Father was president of a Submarine Signal Richard Madden the developer of sonar.
I am so happy to hear from you. My Father-In-Law was William Henry Rymes. His older cousin Christopher
“Barney” Rymes was the first one to work for SS.
“Bill” Rymes started at SS as a janitor probably about 1931 or so. He was born in 1913.
I have been in the building once.
I would love to talk to you.
Carol Rymes
My grand father was president of submarine signal during the second world war.
Hello Manuel,
thanks for your interest in my blog and taking the time to comment!